High School Curriculum for Grades 9-12

iQ Academy Minnesota provides a core high school curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Minnesota's state-approved academic standards. Twenty-four credits are required to graduate from iQ Academy Minnesota, including core area subjects and a wide variety of electives. All courses are two semesters long and receive 1 credit, unless noted otherwise.

In addition, we offer choices from a variety of electives that place emphasis on individual interests and career ambitions:

Core Courses


Language Arts
  • Creative Writing
  • English 9
  • English 10
  • English 11
  • English 12
  • Honors English 9
  • Honors English 10
  • Honors English 11
  • Honors English 12
  • Journalism*

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Math
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Calculus
  • Consumer Math
  • Geometry
  • Honors Algebra I
  • Honors Geometry
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Pre-Calculus*
  • Trigonometry*

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Science
  • Biology†
  • Chemistry†
  • Earth Science†
  • Honors Biology†
  • Honors Earth Science†
  • Physical Science†
  • Physics†

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Social Studies
  • Economics*
  • Geography
  • Government*
  • Honors U.S. History
  • Honors World History†
  • U.S. History
  • World History

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Elective Courses


Advanced Placement®**
  • AP Art History
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus A/B
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Environmental Science*
  • AP European History
  • AP French Language
  • AP Macroeconomics*
  • AP Microeconomics*
  • AP Physics B
  • AP Psychology*
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. Government*
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP World History

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World Languages
  • French I
  • French II
  • French III
  • French IV
  • German I
  • German II
  • German III
  • German IV
  • Intro to World Languages
  • Japanese I
  • Japanese II
  • Latin I
  • Latin II
  • Mandarin (Chinese) I
  • Mandarin (Chinese) II
  • Spanish I
  • Spanish II
  • Spanish III
  • Spanish IV

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Electives
  • Accounting
  • Art Appreciation*
  • Career Planning*
  • Forensic Science*
  • Health
  • Life Skills*
  • Marketing
  • Music Appreciation*
  • Nutrition and Wellness*
  • Personal Finance*
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology*
  • Sociology

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Technology
  • Computer Applications
  • Digital Photography*
  • Game Design*
  • Programming I: VB NET*
  • Programming II: JAVA*
  • Web Design*

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* One semester credit.
** AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Entrance Examination Board. KC Distance Learning has been authorized to use the AP designation by successfully passing The College Board's reviews.
† Board of Regents Approval Pending. This is a preliminary 2009-2010 course list. Course offerings and titles may be subject to change.